The New Brunswick government has formed a committee aimed at facilitating a smooth transition of the Syrian refugees to the province.

The Carleton County Multicultural Association hosted a public meeting Sunday afternoon with the hopes it can make an impact on a global scale.

“Effectively within six week we have a committee up and running we have money behind us and were ready to move forward,” said Frances Bailey with the association.

Just a few hours before Friday's terrorist attacks, the New Brunswick government revealed it hopes to accept 1,500 Syrian refugees into the province

Government says Ottawa would be responsible for identifying and admitting refugees.

“Whether that's six months or six weeks, I believe this community is ready,” said Trevor Wilkson with the association.

Francine Landry, post-secondary education, training and labour minister, says the provincial government's priority would be to encourage refugees to build a life in New Brunswick, and help build a shrinking population.

“These people will contribute to all the communities in New Brunswick because they will become consumers, build house, buy cars, and buy groceries,” said Landry.

Landry says local multicultural groups would be key in making sure that happened.

“Governments don't settle people, communities settle people,” said Wilkson. “That's where our strength is, the bonding of our community and willingness to take on a big tasks like this.”

The group is trying to educate the greater community, as well about any fears regarding security.

“Our government is not going to leave us vulnerable and we are relying on them to make sure there are no health issues or criminal issues from anybody coming in through the refugee system,” said Bailey.

For group members, the only option is to help.

“Just to imagine being in the position of those refugees, leaving their countries with nothing except for what they have on their back and what they can carry,” said Jolene Caverhin.

“These people should not be going through what they're going through, it through no fault of their own that their own country is in disarray, so let's give them a chance,” said Andrea Dimock.

More details on Canada’s plan to accept refugees is expected this week. The federal government is holding firm on its commitment to accept 25,000 refugees before the end of the year.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Nick Moore.